What should have been compliments rang in my ears as mockery.I gave a bitter smile and gestured for all the women to leave.After his display of proving his innocence, Blake seemed more at ease. He sat on the edge of the bed and took my hand in his, his expression earnest."Amber, you know that I only love you in this lifetime. My heart could never belong to another woman."I responded with a faint "hmm," ignoring the disappointment in his eyes as I pulled my hand away.A moment later, Blake seemed to remember something and added:"Amber, I need to travel to the Northern territory tomorrow, so I can't stay with you. But my phone will be on for you twenty-four hours a day. If you miss me, just call."His declaration of devotion seemed so genuine, without a trace of deceit.I pushed down the discomfort rising in my chest and nodded. "Be careful on your journey."I clearly caught the flash of guilt in his eyes before he spoke in a slightly wounded tone."I hate leaving you, though. Even
While I was settling into my new life at the Hunter Pack, Blake was falling apart.His heart seized with panic as he frantically searched the room for any sign of me."Amber! Amber, where are you? Amber!" he called out desperately, his voice breaking with each repetition of my name.He flung open the bathroom door, throwing aside the shower curtain as if I might be hiding there. Empty.His breathing became ragged as he stormed out to the nurses' station, slamming his fist on the counter hard enough to crack the wood. The young healer on duty jumped back, nearly dropping her clipboard."Where is she?" Blake demanded, eyes flashing gold with his wolf rising dangerously close to the surface. "Where is my mate?""Alpha Blake, please," the healer stammered, pressing herself against the wall. "We thought she was sleeping. The monitors were rigged to show normal readings. You instructed us not to disturb her under any circumstances..."Blake's roar cut through her explanation. With a sweep of
My crystal healing shop sits near the ocean. Each day as I sketch new designs by the window, I can see the vast blue expanse stretching to the horizon.The azure waters meet the sky in a seamless blend, while seabirds soar and dive for fish. The view is breathtaking in its simplicity.Sometimes I lose track of time watching the waves, my pencil hovering over half-finished designs. The rhythm of the water soothes something broken inside me.I've always loved the sea since childhood, but my family was too poor for such luxuries as beach trips."One day, when I'm bigger and have money," I told my mother once, "I'll take you to see the ocean."She had smiled through a split lip. "I'd like that, little pup."We never got the chance.My father was a gambling addict who accumulated mountains of debt and drowned his failures in alcohol. When drunk, he would beat my mother mercilessly. Several times, had I not called the pack enforcers, my mother would have died at his hands.I remember the fir
The Hunter Pack territory is beautiful. I decided to settle here permanently, arranging for residency papers and purchasing a small chalet in a quiet area near the forest edge.Though modest in size, it's cozy and welcoming—perfect for a solitary life without feeling lonely. The wooden beams and stone fireplace remind me of strength and stability, things I've been rebuilding in myself.My days became simple yet fulfilling. To add some life to my home, I adopted two puppies for companionship.The first puppy, a gray wolf-mix with one blue eye and one brown, has an unusual fascination with the moon. I named him Eclipse for the way he seems to worship the celestial body.The second puppy, a smaller black one with white paws, constantly buries my crystals in the garden, as if planting them to grow more. I call him Sower for his peculiar gardening habits."You're not growing crystal trees, silly boy," I told him this morning as I dug up my rose quartz for the third time this week. He simply
Our flight instructor was a young Alpha named Kieran Frost. Handsome didn't begin to describe him.Most of the females in our group had signed up purely to admire him. His chiseled features and piercing gray eyes drew appreciative glances wherever he went.Despite the attention, he maintained a cool, professional demeanor. Beyond answering work-related questions, he remained aloof and unapproachable.Before the helicopter lesson began, he meticulously checked each person's safety equipment. When it was my turn, his gaze lingered on me longer than necessary.Something in his eyes seemed strange, almost like recognition, as if we had met before. But he said nothing, merely verifying my safety harness before guiding us up into the sky.Back when I was with Blake, he never allowed me to participate in extreme sports or adrenaline activities. He always worried about my health and safety, insisting my body was too fragile.What he never understood was that I'd always been an adrenaline junki
I reached for my phone, finding a message from an unknown number:"Rest today. Flying lessons postponed until weather clears. Call if you need anything. - K"My fingers hovered over the screen. Soon, I received another message from Kieran."Are you free this weekend? I'd like to invite you to dinner."The invitation caught me by surprise. I hadn't expected Kieran to be so forward after our brief acquaintance.I was about to decline when I spotted Blake approaching from across the street. His gaunt figure was unmistakable even from a distance."I'd love to," I typed quickly. "Just send me the address, and I'll meet you there."A flash of delight crossed Kieran's eyes as he nodded and took his leave.No sooner had Kieran walked away than Blake intercepted me, his body deliberately blocking my path."Who was that man?" he demanded, his voice tight with barely controlled anger. "Why did you agree to have dinner with him?"I had assumed Blake would have left after our confrontation the day
My mate was secretly cheating with another she-wolf and had a 3-year-old illegitimate pup. After I suffered a miscarriage for protecting him, the Alpha who treasured me like a precious gem had ordered my uterus removed.Yet he knew that our own pups were what I wanted most in this world.As I turned and walked into the corridor, passing by other wards, the TV screen was still showing the scene where Blake proposed to me.A she-wolf in the ward said enviously: "Alpha is so good to Luna Amber. I heard that Luna was injured and bleeding heavily, and Alpha drew half of his blood and transfused it to her, even at the risk of his own life."Another she-wolf nodded. "Yes, I've never seen such an affectionate Alpha. And he also spent 10 million US dollars to buy Moonbloom herb to accelerate Amber's recovery."In the past, hearing such words would have made me feel like the luckiest she-wolf alive.But now, it made me sick.Just then, Blake came out from the healer’s room. Blake's eyes lit up
I opened my mouth to speak, but the door swung open. Chloe walked in, leading a small boy of about three years old by the hand."Alpha, as you requested, I found a suitable orphan from the Northern Ridge Pack," she announced.Chloe was a newly integrated Omega in the Storm Pack. She was beautiful with a perfect figure and an engaging personality. During pack gatherings, she always managed to capture everyone's attention with her stories.The boy behind her had dark hair and bright eyes. He looked healthy and strong—perfect future pack material.Blake's expression shifted when he saw Chloe. He greeted her with a cool nod before turning to me with tender eyes."Little wolf," he said softly, "this is the pup I was telling you about. Since we can't have our own children now, I searched the neighboring packs for an orphan we could adopt."He beckoned to the boy. "Come here, little one. Say hello to your new mom."The boy looked confused. Instead of approaching me, he hugged Chloe's legs tig
I reached for my phone, finding a message from an unknown number:"Rest today. Flying lessons postponed until weather clears. Call if you need anything. - K"My fingers hovered over the screen. Soon, I received another message from Kieran."Are you free this weekend? I'd like to invite you to dinner."The invitation caught me by surprise. I hadn't expected Kieran to be so forward after our brief acquaintance.I was about to decline when I spotted Blake approaching from across the street. His gaunt figure was unmistakable even from a distance."I'd love to," I typed quickly. "Just send me the address, and I'll meet you there."A flash of delight crossed Kieran's eyes as he nodded and took his leave.No sooner had Kieran walked away than Blake intercepted me, his body deliberately blocking my path."Who was that man?" he demanded, his voice tight with barely controlled anger. "Why did you agree to have dinner with him?"I had assumed Blake would have left after our confrontation the day
Our flight instructor was a young Alpha named Kieran Frost. Handsome didn't begin to describe him.Most of the females in our group had signed up purely to admire him. His chiseled features and piercing gray eyes drew appreciative glances wherever he went.Despite the attention, he maintained a cool, professional demeanor. Beyond answering work-related questions, he remained aloof and unapproachable.Before the helicopter lesson began, he meticulously checked each person's safety equipment. When it was my turn, his gaze lingered on me longer than necessary.Something in his eyes seemed strange, almost like recognition, as if we had met before. But he said nothing, merely verifying my safety harness before guiding us up into the sky.Back when I was with Blake, he never allowed me to participate in extreme sports or adrenaline activities. He always worried about my health and safety, insisting my body was too fragile.What he never understood was that I'd always been an adrenaline junki
The Hunter Pack territory is beautiful. I decided to settle here permanently, arranging for residency papers and purchasing a small chalet in a quiet area near the forest edge.Though modest in size, it's cozy and welcoming—perfect for a solitary life without feeling lonely. The wooden beams and stone fireplace remind me of strength and stability, things I've been rebuilding in myself.My days became simple yet fulfilling. To add some life to my home, I adopted two puppies for companionship.The first puppy, a gray wolf-mix with one blue eye and one brown, has an unusual fascination with the moon. I named him Eclipse for the way he seems to worship the celestial body.The second puppy, a smaller black one with white paws, constantly buries my crystals in the garden, as if planting them to grow more. I call him Sower for his peculiar gardening habits."You're not growing crystal trees, silly boy," I told him this morning as I dug up my rose quartz for the third time this week. He simply
My crystal healing shop sits near the ocean. Each day as I sketch new designs by the window, I can see the vast blue expanse stretching to the horizon.The azure waters meet the sky in a seamless blend, while seabirds soar and dive for fish. The view is breathtaking in its simplicity.Sometimes I lose track of time watching the waves, my pencil hovering over half-finished designs. The rhythm of the water soothes something broken inside me.I've always loved the sea since childhood, but my family was too poor for such luxuries as beach trips."One day, when I'm bigger and have money," I told my mother once, "I'll take you to see the ocean."She had smiled through a split lip. "I'd like that, little pup."We never got the chance.My father was a gambling addict who accumulated mountains of debt and drowned his failures in alcohol. When drunk, he would beat my mother mercilessly. Several times, had I not called the pack enforcers, my mother would have died at his hands.I remember the fir
While I was settling into my new life at the Hunter Pack, Blake was falling apart.His heart seized with panic as he frantically searched the room for any sign of me."Amber! Amber, where are you? Amber!" he called out desperately, his voice breaking with each repetition of my name.He flung open the bathroom door, throwing aside the shower curtain as if I might be hiding there. Empty.His breathing became ragged as he stormed out to the nurses' station, slamming his fist on the counter hard enough to crack the wood. The young healer on duty jumped back, nearly dropping her clipboard."Where is she?" Blake demanded, eyes flashing gold with his wolf rising dangerously close to the surface. "Where is my mate?""Alpha Blake, please," the healer stammered, pressing herself against the wall. "We thought she was sleeping. The monitors were rigged to show normal readings. You instructed us not to disturb her under any circumstances..."Blake's roar cut through her explanation. With a sweep of
What should have been compliments rang in my ears as mockery.I gave a bitter smile and gestured for all the women to leave.After his display of proving his innocence, Blake seemed more at ease. He sat on the edge of the bed and took my hand in his, his expression earnest."Amber, you know that I only love you in this lifetime. My heart could never belong to another woman."I responded with a faint "hmm," ignoring the disappointment in his eyes as I pulled my hand away.A moment later, Blake seemed to remember something and added:"Amber, I need to travel to the Northern territory tomorrow, so I can't stay with you. But my phone will be on for you twenty-four hours a day. If you miss me, just call."His declaration of devotion seemed so genuine, without a trace of deceit.I pushed down the discomfort rising in my chest and nodded. "Be careful on your journey."I clearly caught the flash of guilt in his eyes before he spoke in a slightly wounded tone."I hate leaving you, though. Even
When the sleeping herbs wore off and I fully awoke, Blake was gone. Instead, Chloe stood at the foot of my bed, her face dark with resentment.There was no respect in her expression as she looked down at me with contempt."You saw everything that happened earlier, didn't you?" she taunted. "Blake loves me, not you. We already have a three-year-old son together. He promised our boy would be his heir."I clenched my fists, trembling as I asked, "How long have you two been together?"Chloe held up four fingers, her face smug with triumph."Four years," she boasted. "He met me at a pack gathering four years ago and fell for me instantly. The very first night, he couldn't get enough of me. " She continued. "Afterward, he felt guilty about betraying you, which is why he transferred all his assets to your name. Those belongings were meant for me and our son. You stole what was rightfully ours."I bit my lip hard, suppressing the urge to attack her where she stood.Seeing my restraint, Chloe
I opened my mouth to speak, but the door swung open. Chloe walked in, leading a small boy of about three years old by the hand."Alpha, as you requested, I found a suitable orphan from the Northern Ridge Pack," she announced.Chloe was a newly integrated Omega in the Storm Pack. She was beautiful with a perfect figure and an engaging personality. During pack gatherings, she always managed to capture everyone's attention with her stories.The boy behind her had dark hair and bright eyes. He looked healthy and strong—perfect future pack material.Blake's expression shifted when he saw Chloe. He greeted her with a cool nod before turning to me with tender eyes."Little wolf," he said softly, "this is the pup I was telling you about. Since we can't have our own children now, I searched the neighboring packs for an orphan we could adopt."He beckoned to the boy. "Come here, little one. Say hello to your new mom."The boy looked confused. Instead of approaching me, he hugged Chloe's legs tig
My mate was secretly cheating with another she-wolf and had a 3-year-old illegitimate pup. After I suffered a miscarriage for protecting him, the Alpha who treasured me like a precious gem had ordered my uterus removed.Yet he knew that our own pups were what I wanted most in this world.As I turned and walked into the corridor, passing by other wards, the TV screen was still showing the scene where Blake proposed to me.A she-wolf in the ward said enviously: "Alpha is so good to Luna Amber. I heard that Luna was injured and bleeding heavily, and Alpha drew half of his blood and transfused it to her, even at the risk of his own life."Another she-wolf nodded. "Yes, I've never seen such an affectionate Alpha. And he also spent 10 million US dollars to buy Moonbloom herb to accelerate Amber's recovery."In the past, hearing such words would have made me feel like the luckiest she-wolf alive.But now, it made me sick.Just then, Blake came out from the healer’s room. Blake's eyes lit up